Occupational HPV exposure and vaccination among healthcare workers: Implications for institutional vaccination strategies - PubMed
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- HPV vaccination uptake among healthcare workers is suboptimal at 41.6%, despite potential occupational exposure.
- Younger age (27-45 years) is a strong predictor of HPV vaccine uptake, with higher odds compared to those over 45.
- Perceived occupational HPV risk varies by specialty, with dermatology showing higher risk perception and being inversely related to age.
- Willingness to recommend HPV vaccination is high and primarily driven by confidence in vaccine safety.
- The study suggests targeted, role-specific strategies beyond education are needed for effective institutional vaccination programs.